SRC-SLL, DBM S.B. 1107 76(R)BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research CenterS.B. 1107 By: Shapleigh Economic Development 8/3/1999 Enrolled DIGEST Currently, the Texas Department of Economic Development maintains a database on federal, state, and local economic development programs and services, called the Texas Business and Community Development Clearinghouse (clearinghouse). S.B. 1107 requires the clearinghouse to prepare information on programs and services that will benefit and assist communities that have experienced significant job losses due to the North American Free Trade Agreement. PURPOSE As enrolled, S.B. 1107 sets forth provisions regarding the dissemination of information on programs and services to assist certain communities and entities impacted by the North American Free Trade Agreement. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Chapter 481K, Government Code, by adding Section 481.1665, as follows: Sec. 481.1665. INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITIES AND ENTITIES. Requires the Texas Business and Community Economic Development Clearinghouse (clearinghouse), at least once each two-year period, to provide written notice in English and Spanish regarding those programs and services described by Section 481.167(b) that will benefit and assist communities and entities that have experienced significant job losses associated with the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Requires the clearinghouse to provide the notice to each of the governing bodies of the municipalities and counties, chambers of commerce, small business development centers, and economic development centers located in the border region. Requires the clearinghouse to also provide the information contained in the notice on the Texas Department of Economic Development's (department) website. Requires the notice required by Subsection (a) to contain the Internet address of the department's website and the toll-free telephone number of the clearinghouse. SECTION 2.Emergency clause. Effective date: upon passage.